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Re-live the magic of the Bainbridge vs. Thomasville football game Friday night in this photo gallery from the game.

Friday Night Lights: Photos from the Bainbridge vs. Thomasville game

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 9, 2023September 9, 2023

The Gist: Hurricane Idalia slammed into Valdosta, which was designated as a "Tree City, USA," this morning and is trailing a path of destruction as it moves northward. Thousands of Georgia Power crews are stationed and ready to tackle the outages.

More than 130,000 Georgia residents are without power after Hurricane Idalia hit Georgia

by Thom ChandlerAugust 30, 2023August 30, 2023

A 97-year-old man from Hall County who had been reported missing was safely located in Gwinnett County on August 18. Analysts at the Situational Awareness Crime Response Center used Flock cameras to locate the elderly man's vehicle. Once located, an officer ensured the man returned home safely to his family.

Missing 97-year-old Hall County Man Found in Gwinnett

by Thom ChandlerAugust 28, 2023October 10, 2023

Police chased the fleeing car through the streets of the city

Crime

Deadly force ends high-speed chase in Coweta County. What we know

by Thom ChandlerAugust 25, 2023August 25, 2023

Hunter

Georgia By The Numbers

How many hunters are there in Georgia?

by Thom ChandlerAugust 25, 2023August 25, 2023

Over a decade since its release, Minecraft's appeal hasn't waned. It's not just Georgia that's captivated by its charm; Alaska, Arkansas, Florida, Idaho, Iowa, and Kansas also rank it as their number one video game. In total, Minecraft claims the top spot in 15 states, making it the most popular video game in the U.S.

Georgia By The Numbers

What is the most popular video game in Georgia?

by Thom ChandlerAugust 18, 2023August 18, 2023

Bert Huffman ATLANTA – A veteran administrator at Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB) is stepping up to become the state network’s CEO, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Friday. Bert Huffman began working at GPB in 2014 as its first vice president for development and marketing. He later became senior vice president of external affairs before being named

Meet the New CEO of Georgia Public Broadcasting

by Thom ChandlerAugust 4, 2023October 10, 2023

The Gist: A tragic incident claimed the life of an 81-year-old motorcyclist, Tomas Garcia Marquez Jr. of Calhoun, following a crash Red Bud Road on Tuesday afternoon.

Traffic & Transportation

81-year-old Calhoun man dies in motorcycle crash

by Thom ChandlerJuly 26, 2023July 26, 2023

Another inmate has died at the DeKalb County Jail.

Crime

Inmate dies at DeKalb County Jail

by Thom ChandlerJuly 24, 2023

Marietta man, Floyd Barrow, has been indicted for the illegal possession of a machine gun.

Crime

Georgia man caught with machine gun during traffic stop at Georgia Tech

by Thom ChandlerJuly 19, 2023July 19, 2023

Sheriff John Miles of Candler County is commending Sergeant Ashleigh Taylor for her exceptional response during a motor vehicle crash on Saturday, July 1.

Traffic & Transportation

Georgia officer rescues driver from fiery crash

by Thom ChandlerJuly 2, 2023

The Gist: A juvenile suspect has been arrested by Alpharetta police officers in connection with an accidental shooting at a carnival at North Point Mall.

Crime

North Point Mall Carnival Shooting Suspect Arrested

by Thom ChandlerJune 10, 2023October 10, 2023

Here is a photo gallery that captures the 2023 Crossroads Academy Graduation Ceremony in detail. This collection offers an encompassing visual perspective of the day's highlights, encapsulating the shared sense of accomplishment.

Scenes from the Crossroads Academy Class of 2023 Graduation

by Thom ChandlerMay 29, 2023May 29, 2023

This photo gallery provides a visual overview of the 2023 Etowah High School Graduation Ceremony. Included are key moments from the commencement, offering a detailed portrayal of this significant event.

Photos: Scenes from the 2023 Etowah High School Graduation

by Thom ChandlerMay 27, 2023May 27, 2023

This photo gallery presents the 2023 Creekview High School Graduation Ceremony.

Snapshot: Creekview High School’s 2023 Graduation Highlight

by Thom ChandlerMay 27, 2023May 27, 2023

This photo gallery captures the pivotal moments from the 2023 Apalachee High School Graduation Ceremony. It offers viewers an up-close look at the key highlights of the day, chronicling the joy, triumph, and emotion as this class marks the end of a significant chapter in their academic journey.

Photos: Scenes from the 2023 Apalachee High School Graduation

by Thom ChandlerMay 27, 2023May 27, 2023

Alpharetta: The Hidden Gem of Live Music in the South

by Thom ChandlerMay 23, 2023September 24, 2023

Nancy Abudu ATLANTA – The U.S. Senate narrowly confirmed civil rights lawyer Nancy Abudu of Georgia Thursday to become the first Black woman to serve on the Atlanta-based U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit. The Democratic-controlled Senate voted 49-47 primarily along party lines to confirm Abudu, who faced criticism from Republicans during

U.S. Senate confirms Georgia civil rights lawyer to 11th Circuit Court of Appeals

by Thom ChandlerMay 18, 2023May 18, 2023